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Overview

You can hire many court buildings throughout the UK for a variety of events and filming.

Court venues are usually available for hire outside normal working hours (although some buildings offer their facilities at other times) subject to certain conditions being met. You may need to pay an additional security fee if you’re holding an event outside normal hours.

Standard contracts are used for all filming and events.

You’ll need to produce public liability insurance cover before the hire date.

Films

In the email, give as much detail as possible in relation to the type of building you need. If known, give your preferred location. This enables us to give you an accurate estimate. Costs depend on location, length and nature of the filming.

Remember to include a copy of the proposed script with the enquiry, otherwise we can’t process your request.

Although you’ll need to prove you have public liability insurance cover for up to £10 million before any filming can begin, you don’t have to include it in the first enquiry.

Events

Email the relevant court or tribunal you wish to hire for an event using court finder or the location links below.

In the email, give as much detail as possible in relation to the type of building you need or, if known, give your preferred location. This enables us to give you an accurate estimate. Costs depend on location, length and nature of the event or function.

Court and tribunal buildings can accommodate a range of events:

training

education programmes

private parties

exhibitions

charity events

wedding receptions (not ceremonies)

All event hire is subject to approval. It can only be given if there is no risk to the reputation of HMCTS.

Although you’ll need to prove you have public liability insurance cover for up to £5 million before any event, you don’t have to include it in the first enquiry.

Court venue details

See details on court venues in the regions of England and Wales, including address, opening hours, facilities and contact information.